Learn SHOPIFY-LIQUID with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Architecture
Client-side HTML/CSS rendered dynamically with Liquid
Shopify server provides data objects
Liquid engine parses templates and injects object data
Includes modular template components (snippets, sections)
Filters and logic executed during template rendering
Rendering Model
Server-side rendering of templates
Dynamic data injected into HTML via Liquid
Filters transform output before rendering
Includes and sections modularize templates
Theme settings allow dynamic adjustments
Architectural Patterns
Template-driven architecture
Componentization via sections/snippets
Eventual consistency via Shopify objects
Data binding to objects
Separation of presentation and logic
Real World Architectures
Product catalog pages
Dynamic homepage layouts
Custom collection pages
Personalized recommendation sections
Multi-language storefronts
Design Principles
Secure sandboxed execution
Template-focused, minimal programming
Reusability with snippets and sections
Ease of integrating Shopify objects
Dynamic content rendering
Scalability Guide
Keep templates modular with snippets and sections
Optimize loops and conditionals for performance
Use filters efficiently
Minimize asset size for faster rendering
Leverage Shopify Plus features for large stores
Migration Guide
Migrate older themes to Online Store 2.0
Refactor templates into sections and snippets
Update deprecated filters or tags
Test Liquid templates in staging
Deploy updated theme safely